Environmental Performance Index

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Context

• The 2024 Environmental Performance Index ranks Estonia first, showcasing global challenges in emissions reduction and biodiversity protection, with India ranking 176th, underscoring the need for enhanced sustainability efforts.

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Key Points

• India’s Rank:
  • India is ranked 176th, highlighting the country's need to improve its efforts in emissions reduction and environmental sustainability.
• Top performers:
  • Estonia ranks first in the 2024 Environmental Performance Index, significantly reducing GHG emissions by 40% over the last decade through renewable energy initiatives.
• Global Challenges:
  • The index reveals that many countries struggle with reducing emissions in hard-to-decarbonize industries and managing “paper parks” where protected areas fail to prevent ecosystem loss.
• Significant Progress:
  • Only five countries — Estonia, Finland, Greece, Timor-Leste, and the UK — have cut GHG emissions at the rate needed to achieve net zero by 2050.
• International Cooperation:
  • Developing countries like Vietnam, Pakistan, Laos, Myanmar, and Bangladesh rank lowest, indicating a pressing need for global cooperation to support sustainable development.

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